We have set up a couple of G wagons with Airstreams and they perform much better than I thought they would. The second one we did we tried with a few different sizes and the customer purchased a 30' Classic. They have done extensive towing and have no issues at all, they are very pleased with their combination.

I would strongly recomend a Hensley hitch with it which also allows you to leave the spare tire where it belongs and eliminates any sway fromt the live axle suspensions.

The vehicle is bullet proof, made for the desert so I don't understand anyone having a cooling problem unless there was something wrong with the fan controller. I thought I might have a picture but I don't it looked cool with the Airstream.

Andy

Thanks for the info.

Did you have to reinforce or change the manufacturer's hitch to use the Hensley?

2air, I am sure that is an actual photo of the real deal, but it looks like from that angle that the front is the Land Rover and from the front door to the rear it appears to be a Range Rover. I did follow the links you provided and saw one that is based on the Land Rover and the rest appear to be based on the Range Rover...am I seeing what is actually there or just not familiar enough with the profile of each of the base vehicles. Perhaps the hood is missing in the above photo?

I dont understand the reasoning behind having to drive around in a MB when not towing.We drive around in a F 350Crew,when unhitched, It has all the amenities,power buckets,air,Stereo,lots of room,are you afraid to be seen in a pickup.? When towing Id be afraid that the TAIL will WAG the Dog with those short wheelbase suv's.

I dont understand the reasoning behind having to drive around in a MB when not towing.We drive around in a F 350Crew,when unhitched, It has all the amenities,power buckets,air,Stereo,lots of room,are you afraid to be seen in a pickup.? When towing Id be afraid that the TAIL will WAG the Dog with those short wheelbase suv's.

Mike... I drive an F350 crew around when I arrive and unhitch..

Thats why I fully understand wanting to drive the AMG 55 instead!

In fact after all the discussion about this vehicle I think i will take it to lunch again today.... What a hotrod!

Vin

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If it works, you will be my hero! I have always loved the looks of the MB G55, and as a 27FB owner, you would have a most awesome package. All you need is a roof rack on the MB (to carry fire wood, of course) and you should be set to go. When you buy, send pictures! You might want to touch base with Bates RV in Tampa re a hitching package. Not sure they do that, but they may be able to steer you.

I dont understand the reasoning behind having to drive around in a MB when not towing.We drive around in a F 350Crew,when unhitched, It has all the amenities,power buckets,air,Stereo,lots of room,are you afraid to be seen in a pickup.? When towing Id be afraid that the TAIL will WAG the Dog with those short wheelbase suv's.

Not at all. I have had many pickups and liked them very much but my preference for daily driving is to drive cars. Do you dislike MB drivers? I trust not....

so, if I understand you correctly, the set up will require extensive work (not just popping in that anti sway hitch) and NO ONE can do that in the SE portions of the US!!!

not exactly...

the receiver (that thing bolted UNDER the merc') will need to be...

1. custom made, or
2. the oem version will need reinforcements (welding of extensions to spread the load over more of the underbelly/frame )...
3. ideally it should remain 'bolt on' but fine tuning the fit for the underside needs to be handled AT the install...
4. because the exhaust/fuel/lines and other bits may be in the way.

and YES finding a shop ANYWHERE in the usa that will do these things TODAY is a problem.

because of business/professional/personal liability issues and limitations from insurance carriers.

20+ years ago i had a custom receiver made for a small fast topless 2 seater...

yes for towing and i still have that receiver with the car attached...

and there were 3-6 RELIABLE shops in a major metro area doing this work...

NONE of those shops exist now and the new legit shops RUN from these custom fabrications...

because the 300-500$ they can make from the work doesn't even COVER the insurance premium for SENSIBLE hitch fabrications...

much less CRAZY ones.
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still, there is nothing a credit card and creativity can't solve...

so YOU'll need to find a welder/fab shop and take it from there,

and with as many tuner/body/fab shops as there are in south flo', i'm SURE u can find 1...

maybe.
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now you'll need to work out the 7 pin wiring harness on the merc' and a brake controller, then be sure the tires/wheels are UPTO the loads...

maybe add DISC brakes to the stream (i absolutely would do this) that are better matched to the merc' big brakes.

and so on...

then add a pp or haha for towing/sway and LIGHTEN the payload/tongue enough....